2. Vocabulary List #5 SAT Prep English 11 Academic

3. 1. fop (noun) an excessively fashion-conscious man synonym: dandy Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

4. 2. non sequitur (noun) something that does not follow a logical order synonym: misconception; fallacy Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

5. 3. sanguine (adjective) expecting a favorable outcome Synonym: optimistic; upbeat Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

6. 4. impair (verb) to weaken; to cause to become worse Synonym: damage; deteriorate Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

7. 5. quandary (noun) a puzzling situation Synonym: dilemma; predicament Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

8. 6. ebullient (adjective) excessively enthusiastic Synonym: exuberant; lively Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

9. 7. deference (noun) courteous consideration of another person’s feelings or opinions Synonym: respect Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

10. 8. nebulous (adjective) lacking definitive form or limits Synonym: hazy; vague; uncertain Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

11. 9. elegy (noun) a sad or mournful poem Synonym: dirge; lament Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.

12. 10. rakish (adjective) dashingly or sportingly stylish Synonym: dapper; debonair; suave Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.